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hang on to (something) What does hang on to (something) mean?	hold tightly, keep firmly	"Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off."
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put our/your heads together What does "put our/your heads together" mean?	to confer about something, to discuss something	We put our heads together to think of a new name for the football team.
clean bill of health What does "clean bill of health" mean?	a report or certificate that a person or animal is healthy	The doctor gave me a clean bill of health when I visited him last month.
blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood (family line) of a noble or aristocratic family	Many blue bloods attended the opening of the new opera series.
catch some Z's What does "catch some Z's" mean?	to get some sleep	I needed to catch some Z's after working hard all weekend.
touch a raw nerve What does "touch a raw nerve" mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	The criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the secretary.

up to one's chin What does "up to one's chin" mean?	very busy with, deeply involved in something	He has been up to his chin in the project to build a new convention center.
brainstorm something What does "brainstorm something" mean?	try to develop an idea or think of new ideas	The students got into groups to brainstorm ideas for the school play.
keep one's eyes open What does "keep one's eyes open" mean?	to remain alert and watchful, to notice what is happening around you	I always try to keep my eyes open when I am walking downtown at night.
cow college What does "cow college" mean?	a school where farming/agriculture is studied	My cousin plans to go to a cow college when he finishes high school.
crazy about (someone or something) What does "crazy about (someone or something)" mean?	to like someone or something very much	My sister is absolutely crazy about rap music.

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Hang On To (something) Idiom